You will be a key member of the Supply Chain team. Working within the defined processes and procedures, you will satisfy customer requirements while protecting the commercial and financial interests of the company. This role will be integral to the delivery of a sustainable supply chain to support the business. You will provide supply chain knowledge and guidance to the organisation. This role develops strategic initiatives through optimisation of spend, collaboration with 3rd parties and developing ways of working through continuous improvement exercises and operation delivery such as demand forecasting, PO management, materials sourcing, scheduling and inventory management. Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world s most challenging problems. Responsibilities: Providing senior supply chain support to the programmes through; Support in identification of suitable suppliers for 3rd party programme items and services Support in the shaping and strategy of negotiation and tendering practises to supply chain teams within the operating unit. Ensure that the eco-system is healthy and supports programme delivery within your OU. Accountable for meeting programme schedule and